Apple Now Controls 53 Percent Of US Smartphone Market, Android At 42 Percent

For the first time, the iPhone has captured over 50 percent of the U.S. smartphone market. In fact, Apple’s share is now 53 percent, compared with 42 percent for Android-based devices, according to a new Kantar Worldpanel ComTech survey.

Apple’s gain in the U.S. is significant. In November 2011, the iPhone controlled 35.8 percent of the market, while Android held the majority at 52.8 percent.

The launch of the iPhone 5 is being seen as the primary reason for Apple’s expanding numbers.